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Jellema Family History

Jellema Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mellema, Ellena, Hellem, Jelle, Elleman, Mellem, Jelley, Tillema

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Where is the Jellema family from?

You can see how Jellema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jellema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Jellema families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jellema's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jellema families in 1880.
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What did your Jellema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jellema. 50% of Jellema men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Jellema women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jellema were Laborer and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Jellema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Jellema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellema census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 230 immigration records available for the last name Jellema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Jellema. For the veterans among your Jellema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jellema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jellema in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellema ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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